A Member of the Royal Family Is a Fan, and 6 Other Things You Didn't Know About Nando's

With 1,186 restaurants on the globe, many diehard fans flock to Nando's as much as once a week to enjoy their chicken dish of choice. But even the most dedicated peri-peri fans don't know everything about the former Chickenland. Read on to find out which member of the royal family is a fan, plus the one thing you should never do if you want to get a black card!

Its Roots

Nando's was founded by Fernando Duarte and Robert Brozin in 1987 when they visited a restaurant called Chickenland. They liked the chicken so much they decided to buy the restaurant and make it their own. The first Nando's to open in the UK was in Ealing, London, but it was only a takeaway. It wasn't for another three years that an eat-in restaurant was opened.

The Tiny Details

Nando's' design is full of tiny details. For example, all headings are at an 87-degree angle to pay homage to the year the first chain opened. The font is inspired by road signs throughout South Africa.

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The Original Art

Although the peri-peri cuisine is Portuguese, Nando's was born in South Africa, which is celebrated in the art on the walls of the restaurants, which are contemporary Southern African pieces that support emerging artists.

Global restaurants

Other restaurants around the world include various countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe as well as the USA (much to our surprise!) with 40 restaurants in Illinois, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.